All the University of Kentucky track team needed was a breath of fresh air. In his three years as head coach, Edrick Floreal has turned the third-ranked UK women into one of the preeminent track and field teams in the nation. UK sends 13 women to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., this week, a roster that includes Southeast Track Athlete of the Year Kendra Harrison and second-team All-Southeastern Conference performer Dezerea Bryant. Under a new format, the women compete Thursday and Saturday. The men, including six from UK, are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday. "It's a lot better...
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